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# Luciano Castelli (b. 1951)

## What is Luciano Castelli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 299 auction results for Luciano Castelli at 34 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,796 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,449–$11,049, n=7). The auction record is $49,459 for SCHROTTPLATZ 3 (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHROTTPLATZ 3, 1988 | Signée | $49,459 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | I LOVE WOMEN, (Dyptique), 1982 | Signée et datée " | $43,393 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Rosa Nackte, 1982 | Acrylic on canvas | $42,591 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | COULEUR WOMEN, ( GREEN LADY), 1984 | Signée | $37,692 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Couleur Woman, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $34,152 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | DOGS (Diptychon), 1981 | Oil on canvas | $32,324 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Nude, mixed media on paper, 2002 | Mixed media | $32,307 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Rückenakt | Gouache on wove paper by Fabriano (with watermark), on two jointed sheets of paper | $30,787 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | YELLOW NUDE, 1991 | Crayon et acrylique sur papier | $30,312 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 10 | SCHU, 1986 | Signé et daté " | $30,028 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $11,185 |
| Other | 45 | $8,157 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $5,684 |
| Prints | 6 | $374 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $10,064 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $4,164 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,594 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 299 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Luciano Castelli is a Swiss artist with 408 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,595. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Luciano Castelli sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,916 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Luciano Castelli work worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luciano Castelli work is $4,595.

The median Luciano Castelli work on paper sells for $3,944 across 96 lots.

The median Luciano Castelli painting sells for $8,540 across 85 lots.

The median Luciano Castelli print sells for $330 across 47 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Luciano Castelli work on papers typically sell for $1,910–$4,919 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Luciano Castelli paintings typically sell for $6,347–$19,414 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 63 | $330†‡ | $18,734 | 74.6% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 107 | $8,540†‡ | $54,647‡ | 79.4% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 121 | $3,944†‡ | $30,787 | 79.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17,286 | $17,286 | — | 2004-10-20 |
| Photography | 4 | $836†‡ | $2,086† | — | 2022-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $34,152‡ | $56,171‡ | — | 2022-03-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Luciano Castelli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $330 with 74.6% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $8,540, record $54,647. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Luciano Castelli painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $34,152.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $100–$117†‡ | $103†‡ | $784‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $210–$522† | $330† | $2,990† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $3,299–$8,849†‡ | $5,701†‡ | $21,203‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $6,347–$19,414†‡ | $11,287†‡ | $54,647‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $384–$1,829†‡ | $1,132†‡ | $5,329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $1,910–$4,919†‡ | $3,232†‡ | $21,345 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $5,984–$9,918†‡ | $6,821†‡ | $30,787 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $54,647‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $50,887‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $30,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $30,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,734 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $17,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,990† |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,086† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Luciano Castelli worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luciano Castelli work is $4,595. The median Luciano Castelli work on paper sells for $3,944 across 96 lots. The median Luciano Castelli painting sells for $8,540 across 85 lots. The median Luciano Castelli print sells for $330 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Luciano Castelli work on papers typically sell for $1,910–$4,919 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Luciano Castelli paintings typically sell for $6,347–$19,414 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Luciano Castelli work on paper?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luciano Castelli work on paper is $3,944. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Luciano Castelli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luciano Castelli work on paper is $30,787.

### What is the average price of a Luciano Castelli painting?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luciano Castelli painting is $8,540. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Luciano Castelli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luciano Castelli painting is $54,647. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Luciano Castelli print?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Luciano Castelli print is $330. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Luciano Castelli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Luciano Castelli print is $18,734.

### What is the average price of a medium Luciano Castelli work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Luciano Castelli work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a large Luciano Castelli painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Luciano Castelli painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Luciano Castelli's auction record?

Luciano Castelli's auction record is $56,171, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Luciano Castelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/luciano-castelli (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.